Class Sizes
Calgary Board of Education budget calls for increased class sizes and layoffs
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The Calgary Board of Education presented its 2019-20 budget to trustees on Tuesday and it includes bigger class sizes, layoffs and reduced services. Continue reading
STF prioritizing classroom size and composition in contract talks
By David Baxter Reporter
The head of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation says pay has been replaced as the biggest issue brought forward by teachers ahead of contract negotiations. Continue reading
TVDSB projects over 300 fewer teaching positions, less funding due to class size changes
The public board is projecting 291 fewer secondary teacher positions and 38 fewer elementary teachers over the next four years. Continue reading
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Doug Ford says Ontario student protests about ‘union thugs,’ not class sizes
Ford made the comments during an interview with the John Oakley Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto on Thursday. Continue reading
Ontario students walk out of class over education changes
School boards and teachers unions have warned that the government’s planned increase in class sizes will result in thousands of teaching positions being lost over the four years that change is phased in. Continue reading
Ontario considering mandatory math testing for all teachers
The government passed legislation Wednesday that will require all aspiring teachers in Ontario to pass a math test before receiving their licence to teach. Continue reading
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Ontario education minister defends higher class sizes by saying students need more resiliency
Lisa Thompson says larger class sizes will enable more group work and build skills that employers want. Continue reading
Ontario teachers concerned about effect larger class sizes will have on students
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says even a small increase in class sizes will have an impact on students. Continue reading
Ontario announces revamped sex-ed curriculum, increase in class sizes for high school
The province has released the broad lines of the new sex-ed curriculum in an announcement that also lays out its plans for other aspects of the education sector, including class sizes and teacher hiring. Continue reading
Ontario government to give education update Friday, may include class size update
Ontario’s education sector is awaiting an update Friday on a wide range of issues, including class sizes. Continue reading